Electroplankton
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
In Electroplankton players interact with various "plankton" to create "media art".
Using the DS touch screen, microphone, and other input methods, you can make the plankton to react, creating numerous audio and visual experiences.
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There are two modes Performance and Audience.
In Audience, the plankton will perform for you, as long as you see fit, or your battery will allow.
In Performance you can interact with the plankton and create your own audio-visual show.
The Various Plankton are as follows Tracy : You will have several plankton.
They will move along lines you draw for them, their speed varying on how quickly you drew the lines.
The sound they create changes depending on their speed and where they are on the screen.
Hanenbow : These little creatures launch out of a small body of water and bounce off the leaves of plants.
Depending on the levees they bounce off of they will create different sounds.
Luminaria : You will have four plankton on a grid.
Each has a different speed.
Depending on what point on the grid they hit they will make a different sound.
Arrows on the grid, that you can alter, will determine where they move.
Sun-Animalcule : You place these little creatures on the screen and they will grow.
As the become larger they will create different sounds.
Rec-Rec : Using the mic you can record four samples that then replay with various drumloops.
Nanocarp : These little plankton move about the screen randomly, they will alter how they move according to what you input.
Touching one will make it "pling" and clapping twice will make them swim in a circle.
Lumiloop : You spin them around.
They glow and make sound according to the direction and speed.
Marine-Snow – Each of these plankton will make a tone when touched, and move about.
Beatnes : Plays NES music and you can create repeating NES-esque music by touching the plankton on various parts of their bodies.
Volvoice : This plankton will record you voiced and the play it back in different ways.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Electroplankton for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €44.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €49.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €126.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €40.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €16.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €249.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €253.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €45.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €274.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €249.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €52.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €253.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €438.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Electroplankton has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Electroplankton worth?
Electroplankton for Nintendo DS is currently worth €52.92 loose, €40.78 complete in box, and €44.93 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Electroplankton rare?
Electroplankton has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Electroplankton?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Electroplankton, loose is €52.92 and CIB is €40.78 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Electroplankton worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Electroplankton is currently worth €52.92 loose, versus €51.73 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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